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English noun: discouragement

1. discouragement (feeling) the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles


Synonymsdisheartenment, dismay


Broader (hypernym)despair


Narrower (hyponym)intimidation

2. discouragement (communication) the expression of opposition and disapproval


Broader (hypernym)disapproval


Narrower (hyponym)determent, deterrence, disheartenment, dissuasion, intimidation


Antonymsencouragement

3. discouragement (act) the act of discouraging


SamplesThe discouragement of petty theft.


Broader (hypernym)deterrence









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